Medical Assistant salary in Kansas
What medical assistants earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,510$19.00 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$37,050 – $46,380Top 10%: $48,300+
Jobs5,5100.73× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $45,300 | $21.78 | 4,220 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,050 | $17.81 | 1,370 |
| Wichita, KS | $38,630 | $18.57 | 1,190 |
| Topeka, KS | $46,070 | $22.15 | 470 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $37,220 | $17.89 | 440 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $40,280 | $19.37 | 270 |
| Lawrence, KS | $37,170 | $17.87 | 210 |
| Manhattan, KS | $37,460 | $18.01 | 120 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Michigan · $39,870 Tennessee · $39,570 Texas · $39,520 Kentucky · $39,270 New Mexico · $39,230 Oklahoma · $38,750
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Nurse Practitioners · $126,650 Pharmacists · $137,800 Physical Therapists · $98,290 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070 Medical Records Specialists · $48,160
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Kansas?
Medical Assistants in Kansas earned a median of $39,510 a year ($19.00 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $37,050 to $46,380.
Where in Kansas do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Topeka, KS at $46,070.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.